Begin your tour with a stop at the ancient
settlement of Monaco-Ville, atop a 200-foot-high promontory called The
Rock. A guide will accompany you on a walk through the narrow and
picturesque streets to the 19th-century neo-Romanesque St. Nicholas
Cathedral. Inside, you may visit the final resting place of Princess
Grace. From the Cathedral, walk to the Palace where you will see the
colorful changing of the guard. Enjoy some free time to walk around or
to relax, before having lunch at a local restaurant. Continue the tour
with a ride along the Grand Prix circuit to the fabulous resort of Monte
Carlo. After a guided tour of the world famous Grand Casino, you will
have some free time to explore, or just mingle with the chic, affluent
tourists on Monaco's friendly streets.

Note: Inside visits to the Cathedral are not
allowed if religious services are in progress.

You'll delight in this excursion to worldly
Monaco, a staunchly independent little country on the Riviera, perhaps
best known for its opulent casinos. You'll visit Monaco-Ville, high atop
the Rock, a 220-foot-high promontory that is the site of the royal
palace and the government building. Take elevators and escalators to the
top for a walking tour along the steep, narrow streets, and visit the
cathedral that houses the tomb of Princess Grace. Before returning to
the ship, enjoy some free time shopping or relaxing in a café.

Note: Inside visits to the Cathedral are not
permitted if religious services are in progress.

Begin this tour with a
scenic ride to Grasse, certainly the most fragrant town on the Riviera.
Surrounded by fields of jasmine and roses, it is the capital of the
French perfume industry. On a fascinating tour of the Parfumerie
Fragonard museum and factory, you'll learn about the history of perfume
making and how flowers are turned into liquid fragrances. Back on board
your motorcoach, you'll pass through a river canyon to the 16th-century
town of St. Paul de Vence. With its assemblage of stone houses and
narrow walkways and its location amid colorful terraced vineyards,
bougainvillea and mimosa blossoms, it is considered by many to be the
Cote d'Azur's most picturesque village. You'll take a walking tour
through this historic medieval walled town, exploring the wonderful
shops, art galleries and boutiques. Afterwards, you'll have time to shop
on your own and relax in a café. Or visit the Maeght Foundation, a
modern art museum in an avant garde building, featuring works by
Chagall, Braque, Miro, Kandinski, Leger and Matisse, along with many
other examples of 20th-century paintings and sculptures.

The sprawling city of Nice, colonized by
the Greeks 2,000 years ago, enjoys a fantastic setting on the
hill-framed curve of the Baie de Anges. Posh hotels and promenades
attract scores of visitors each year. Start with a drive along a scenic
seaside road to Nice. Once there, you'll travel along the Promenade de
Anglais, a splendid palm-fringed boulevard stretching three miles beside
the Baie de Anges. You will see the Russian Orthodox Church, built by
Tsar Nicholas II and considered the most beautiful religious edifice of
the Orthodoxy outside Russia. Its pink bricks, light gray marble and six
onion domes add an exotic touch to Nice's skyline. Next, you'll arrive
in Vieille Ville, the Old Town of Nice. The narrow streets teem with
life and are filled with excellent, moderately priced restaurants.
Before your return to the ship you'll have time to walk around and
explore or relax in a café.

St. Paul de Vence was built by Francois I in
the 16th century. Alternatively, it has been a town of noblemen,
peasants, art and artists. Your excursion begins with a drive into the
foothills toward this fortified village. Situated amid colorful terraced
vineyards, bougainvillea and mimosa blossoms, this assemblage of stone
houses and narrow walkways is considered by many to be the Cote d'
Azur's most picturesque village. After you arrive, you'll enjoy a
walking tour along this historic old medieval walled town. You can
explore the wonderful shops, art galleries and boutiques. Afterwards,
you'll have some time to shop on your own and relax with a cool drink or
snack in a nice café. You may wish to visit the Maeght Foundation, one
of the most modern art museums in all of Europe, housing the finest
collection of contemporary art on the Riviera in an impressive avant
garde building. Works by Chagall, Braque, Miró, Kandinski, Leger and
Matisse are on view, along with many other examples of 20th century
paintings and sculptures.

Note: The tour of St. Paul de Vence is on
foot over cobblestone streets. There is a 1/2 mile walk from where
coaches stop to the town of St. Paul de Vence. Comfortable walking shoes
are recommended.